Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported 145 calls in the week of January 11th to January 17th. Deputies conducted 17 Civil Processes, 5 House/Farm/Business Checks, 1 Concern for Welfare, 6 Predatory Offender Checks. Responded to 1 Verbal Domestic, 1 Harassment, and 1 Noise Complaint. Investigated 1 Suspicious Activity, 2 Suspicious Persons, and 3 Suspicious Vehicles. Deputies took 3 Citizen Complaints, 2 Animal Calls and conducted 38 Traffic Stops. A full listing of all calls in the Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking the link below.
CC Sheriff’s Weekly Citizen Report
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The Windom Police Department reported 77 calls in the week of January 11th to January 17th. Officers had 14 Directed Patrols, 1 Citizen Complaint, 3 Computer or Phone Scams, 2 Noise Complaints, 2 Public Assists, 1 Suspicious Activity, 2 Suspicious Persons, 1 Suspicious Vehicle and conducted 40 Traffic Stops. For a full listing of all calls in the Windom Police Department’s Weekly Citizens Report is available by clicking link below.
Windom Police Weekly Citizen Report
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The Jackson County Board of Commissioners wrapped up key organizational and policy actions during meetings earlier this month, including setting future elected official salaries and advancing discussion on statewide policy issues. Jackson County Commissioners approved minimum salaries for two elected positions ahead of the 2026 filing period. Beginning in 2027, the minimum annual salary for the Jackson County Sheriff was set at $105,726, while the County Attorney minimum salary was set at $119,912. The board also approved more than $6.7 million in claims, largely tied to public works projects, bond payments, and ditch-related expenses. One policy issue drawing continued attention is the proposed repeal of Minnesota’s moratorium on nuclear energy production. The resolution was tabled earlier this month and returned for consideration during the January 20th meeting. Commissioners also moved forward with labor-related business, including closed-session discussions on labor negotiations and consideration of a labor agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 233. Additional actions this month included approving Staple’s Oil of Windom as the county’s fuel provider for 2026, confirming the Jackson County Pilot as the official legal newspaper, and adopting the county’s 2026 meeting schedule. The Drainage Authority also met, approving its January meeting minutes and continuing routine ditch oversight.
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The Windom Area School Board approved new officers and several personnel items during its meeting last week on the 12th. Angie Klassen was elected board chair, with Joel Bordewyk named vice chair. Brianne Miller will serve as clerk and Barb Jones as treasurer. The board also approved the hiring of Chase McDaniel as middle school and high school physical education and health teacher, effective this past Monday the 19th. An updated Teacher on Special Assignment agreement was approved for Travis Janssen, expanding his role as full-time behavior specialist through the end of the school year. Middle School administrators reported 82 discipline incidents so far this year, with most students having one or no referrals. Officials say the majority of incidents involve a small number of students and are most common during unstructured times like recess and lunch.
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Red Rock Central School Board will be meeting on Wednesday January 21st at 5pm in the Red Rock Central School District Media Center.
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